Name: Nicholas James AdenhartNickname: Nick Position: Starting Pitcher Throws: RightNumber: 34Bats: Right Years as an Angel: 2008-2009Angels Stats: 1-0, 18 IP, 6.00 ERAHow Acquired: Selected in the 14th round of the 2004 draft.Why You Should Know Him: Nick Adenhart will always be remembered as a young pitcher that lost his life in car accident at the age of 22. The accident occurred hours Adenhart pitched the best game of his brief Major League career. Adenhart was a beloved teammate and the 2009 Angels dedicated the season to honor his memory. Nick Adenhart was a top prospect in the Angels system and most baseball people believe he would have been a very good Major League pitcher.Most Memorable Game: April 8, 2009 v Oakland A’s at Angels Stadium. Adenhart threw six shutout innings, striking ...
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